What is the function of a teleprompter?

• A. To store video footage for editing
• B. To display the script for actors or presenters to read while looking directly into the camera
• C. To record on-camera audio
• D. To measure lighting levels on set

Answer: (B)

A teleprompter’s job is to display the script so the presenter can read it while looking directly into the camera. This lets the speaker maintain natural eye contact with the audience, keeps pacing steady, and reduces the need to memorize lines. The other tasks—storing video footage, recording on-camera audio, and measuring lighting—are handled by separate gear (storage devices, microphones, and light meters), not by teleprompters.